The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 37,200

€ 27,500

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. Both cars are the same width, but the Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 17.4 inches longer and 5.9 inches lower.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.9
69.3
82.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
106.3
182.9
101.5
165.5
182.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.61 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
XW5
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
101 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
37 mpg
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
No data
Range
542 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
No data
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
0 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
47 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
551 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft